Samsung Portable SSD T72 TB · Titan Grey · MU-PC2T0T/WW- Interface and version
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps); USB Type-CThis one: USB 3.2 Gen 2; built-in USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors
- Rated sequential write
- 1000 MB/sThis one: 950 MB/s
STORAGE
Kingston Dual Portable SSD
2 TB · USB Type-A and Type-C · Kingston part SPSD/2TB
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- Portable
Kingston's Dual Portable SSD is a thumb-drive-shaped USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD with both USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors, so it needs no cable. The 2 TB version is rated up to 1,050 MB/s read and 950 MB/s write, weighs 13 g and has a 5-year limited warranty tied to Kingston's SSD Life Remaining indicator.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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- Rated sequential read
- 2000 MB/sThis one: 1050 MB/s
Key strengths
Built-in USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors let it plug straight into either port type without a cable or adapter.
At 71.85 × 21.1 × 8.6 mm and 13 g it is a thumb-drive-sized SSD in a metal and plastic casing.
Rated up to 1,050 MB/s read and 950 MB/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2, with a 5-year limited warranty.
Before you buy
Rated speeds need a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host, and Kingston publishes no sustained-write figure or TBW rating.
The data sheet lists no hardware encryption, password protection, drop rating or water/dust rating.
Listed macOS support starts at macOS 13.7.6, and Android, iOS or iPadOS devices may need an OTG adapter that Kingston does not supply.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 2 TB · USB Type-A and Type-C · SPSD/2TB
20 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Capacity & format
8 items
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
Listed 2 TB capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage.
Source - SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- Portable
Cable-free portable SSD shaped like a thumb drive, with integrated connectors.
Source - Interface and version
- USB 3.2 Gen 2; built-in USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors
Kingston lists USB 3.2 Gen 2 with both a USB Type-A and a USB Type-C connector on the drive; no cable is needed. Kingston does not state a link rate in Gbps on the data sheet.
- Enclosure dimensions
- 71.85 × 21.1 × 8.6 mm
Data sheet order; Kingston does not label the axes.
- Weight
- 13 g
Manufacturer weight; Kingston does not say whether it varies by capacity.
- NAND type
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type
Source - Casing material
- Metal and plastic
Performance
2 items
- Rated sequential read
- 1050 MB/s
Kingston: speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published.
Source - Rated sequential write
- 950 MB/s
Kingston: speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 1,050 MB/s read; up to 950 MB/s write
Kingston: speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published.
Endurance & warranty
3 items
- Published endurance rating (TBW)
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · The data sheet ties the warranty to the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator and publishes no TBW figure.
Source - Limited warranty time
- 5 years
Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier when the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator reaches its endurance limit. Eligibility and full terms apply.
Source - Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 5-year limited warranty with free technical support, or until the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator in Kingston SSD Manager reaches its endurance limit; no TBW figure stated
Kingston: limited warranty based on 5 years or 'SSD Life Remaining' (a new drive shows 100; a drive at its program/erase endurance limit shows 1). See the Kingston warranty page for full terms.
Features & software
2 items
- Drive management software
- Kingston SSD Manager (SSD Life Remaining indicator)
The data sheet names Kingston SSD Manager as the tool that shows SSD Life Remaining for the warranty.
Source - Encryption
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · The data sheet lists no hardware encryption or password protection.
Source
Environment & reliability
3 items
- Operating temperature
- 0–60 °C
Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.
Source - Storage temperature
- −20–85 °C
Non-operating range, distinct from operation.
Source - Drop resistance
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · Kingston describes a durable metal casing but publishes no drop, water or dust rating.
Source
Compatibility & box
2 items
- Included cables
- None needed; integrated USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors
Kingston describes a cable-free design. For Android/iOS/iPadOS devices an additional OTG adapter, not supplied by Kingston, may be required.
Source - Compatibility
- Windows 11, macOS 13.7.6 or later, Linux 4.4x or later, ChromeOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS 13 or later
Kingston: compatibility may vary and largely depends on the host software and hardware.
Source
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